The last we saw the Maple Leafs, they were playing a Wednesday afternoon game and heading into the holiday break with a 21-7-6 record (the third-best point percentage) and a plus-29 goal differential (33 games), which is the No. However, the Leafs are hands down the better team coming into this game, but the market movement could open bettors to a solid price on the Blues. The break also offers a unique situation where either team could come out flat, giving more edge to the underdog. We’re starting to see some value on the home side and it might be worth a wait-and-see approach as I’d play St. That puts my ML at around -160 for the visitors, which is where it opened before money moved it to -175. Louis home-ice advantage 15 points (the break doesn’t help the Blues as much), Toronto special teams advantage 10 points, Toronto goalie advantage 15 points, Toronto lineup advantage 30 points, the Jordan Kyrou injury 5-10 points. Sign Up Now Maple Leafs vs Blues moneyline analysis Looking to bet on some Leafs action? Join Sports Interaction, the best in Canada for new bettors. My best bet: Michael Bunting Over 0.5 points ( -141 at SIA) The line was looking to get him the puck and bettors might not have to rely on just a secondary assist today for a Bunting point.Īfter shedding an early-season slump, Bunting has been contributing at an elite rate and with a possible role on PP1, Bunting to record a point at -141 is the best bet on the board today in a game where I think the Over 6 is also in play. The first line is more than probable to record a point as Matthews and Nylander also have a combined 26 even-strength points over their last 12 games.īunting was also finding his scoring touch before the break and had five goals and 15 shots over his last six games. The Leafs are heavy road favorites and have a projected team total of 3.5. 883 save percentage across his last 10 starts. the Blues and Jordan Binnington, who has struggled all season and went into the break with a. Bunting also saw time on the first power-play unit with Rasmus Sandin on the sidelines and Sheldon Keefe going with five forwards before the break.Įven at 5-on-5, Bunting will have plenty of chances to hit the scoresheet vs. He’s playing on the top line with Auston Matthews and William Nylander who both have point totals of 1.5. Michael Bunting has recorded a point in 12 of his last 13 games, including a 10-game point streak. Maple Leafs vs Blues picks and predictions
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With William Nylander and Auston Matthews both having point totals of 1.5, is their linemate the best place to hit the Over?įind out in my free NHL picks and predictions for Maple Leafs vs. It’s always tough to handicap the first game after a big break, but the Leafs’ top line has been unstoppable and Jordan Binnington is a great matchup to chase points. Louis Blues who, at +155, are the longest they’ve been at home all season by 25 points. the Avalanche on Saturday and should likely get the start.The Toronto Maple Leafs will start a three-game road trip following the Christmas break and visit the St. The Toronto goaltending hasn’t been great since the restart, but Matt Murray is coming off a two-goal outing vs. the Buds and has a negative goals saved above expected /60 (GSAx/60) on the season, per Money Puck. He gave up five goals on 37 shots last week vs.
878 SV% over his last 14 games and the netminder has allowed four or more goals in eight of those. This is a rough shorthanded spot for the Blues who aren’t getting help in the goaltending department either and begin a four-game, six-day road trip tonight. The captain has a broken foot and will be re-evaluated in few weeks and Tarasenko has a hand injury and will be dealing for 4 weeks. Toronto, had a point, played 20 minutes, and had five shots on goal O’Reilly and Tarasenko have been placed on IR. The Blues were struggling before and after the holiday and now will be without a pair of top-six forwards in Vladimir Tarasenko and Ryan O’Reilly - both played vs.
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